Better Made in the U.S.A.

10/5/2012 12:49PM

While American men's brands once prized the quality and cachet of European construction, or the cheapness of Far Eastern production, some of the best fashion now is produced right here in the U.S. Martin Marks on Lunch Break looks at today's top "Made in the USA" menswear. Photo: AP.

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